Alive
« One who lives; whose functions of life are clearly perceptible. »
The aim of this initiative, part of the Inside Out project created by the artist JR, is to help those left behind to emerge from invisibility.
After the departure of a loved one, entire families and those around them find themselves shattered and plunged into silence. Parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, cousins, friends – this project is dedicated to all those who, after the tragic loss of a loved one to road rage, are trying to rebuild their lives and learn to breathe again.
For one day, the Pont de l’Alma bridge will become a memorial where bereaved loved ones can bear witness, be heard and have their status as victims recognised through 2,912 portraits pasted directly onto the road.
Alive, an action to help those left behind catch their breath.
Inside Out
When the artist JR was awarded the TED Prize on 2 March 2011, he asked the question:
“Can art change the world? ” Inspired by his own artistic practice, JR launched Inside Out: a participatory art project that helps individuals and communities around the world to convey a message by displaying their portraits in the street. Each “action” resonates around the world, starting conversations and creating links between different communities.
Ten years on, more than 500,000 people from 152 countries and every continent have taken part in the Inside Out project. Thanks to donations from participants, more than 2,500 actions have been carried out, on subjects as varied as feminism, racism, climate change, diversity, community, education, children’s rights and art, to name but a few. These messages are visible not only within local communities, as the portraits are pasted in public spaces, but also around the world, as each action is documented and shared online.
Together, let’s change the world through art!
Find out more about Inside Out actions: www.insideoutproject.net
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Participation
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